Consumer Confidence, which had increased in March, declined slightly in April. The Index, prepared by The Conference Board, now stands at 82.3 (1985=100), down from 83.9 in March. The Present Situation Index decreased to 78.3 from 82.5, while the Expectations Index was virtually unchanged at 84.9 versus 84.8 in March. “Consumer confidence declined slightly in […]
Courtesy of Reuters: U.S. consumer confidence sagged in February as expectations worsened, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday. The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes fell to 78.1 from a downwardly revised 79.4 in January. Economists in a Reuters poll had expected 80.0. The expectations index fell […]
Courtesy of Reuters: U.S. consumer confidence rose in December as consumers grew more optimistic about the job market, according to a private sector report released Tuesday. The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes rose to 78.1 from an upwardly revised 72.0 in November. Economists polled by Reuters had expected a […]
Courtesy of AP: U.S. consumer confidence fell in November as Americans worried about their future jobs and earnings prospects, according to a private sector report released on Tuesday. The Conference Board, an industry group, said its index of consumer attitudes fell to 70.4 from a upwardly revised 72.4 the month before. Economists had expected a […]
